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SutureVet's monofilament veterinary sutures are manufactured from a single continuous strand of material, offering smooth tissue passage, minimal bacterial wicking, and low tissue reactivity compared to braided alternatives. These properties make monofilament sutures the preferred choice for many veterinary surgical applications where infection risk, tissue drag, and post-operative reactivity must be carefully managed.
Our monofilament range includes both absorbable options — such as poliglecaprone (Monocryl equivalent) and polydioxanone (PDS equivalent) — for internal tissue layers requiring temporary support, and non-absorbable monofilament materials such as nylon and polypropylene for skin closure, orthopaedic applications, and cardiovascular surgery. The smooth surface of monofilament sutures reduces the risk of bacterial colonisation and biofilm formation, making them particularly valuable in contaminated or infection-prone surgical sites.
Available across a comprehensive range of gauges from heavy 0 and 1 for large animal and orthopaedic work down to ultra-fine 5-0 and 6-0 for ophthalmic and exotic species surgery. All products are supplied sterile and individually packaged from ISO-certified manufacturers trusted by veterinary surgeons across the UK.
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This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code D10180, is engineered for reliable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus delivers smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound support.
Incorporating antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 0 diameter provides substantial tensile performance suitable for fascial and high-tension soft tissue closure.
The 150 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of larger surgical sites. This suture is supplied with a CT-2 taperpoint flat needle. The taperpoint flat configuration facilitates smooth penetration of soft tissue while offering enhanced needle stability and control during placement.
With an extended absorption profile, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength through the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 24, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring dependable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Antibacterial suture technology
- USP 0 surgical diameter
- 150 cm strand length
- CT-2 taperpoint flat needle
- Smooth tissue penetration with enhanced control
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 24
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: D10180
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Suture Size: USP 0
- Length: 150 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Needle Name: CT-2
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint Flat
- Quantity per Box: 24
- Unit of Measure: Box (24 Each)
- Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- General soft tissue closure
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP335H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament incorporating triclosan antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus provides smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound stability.
The antibacterial coating is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 1 diameter delivers substantial tensile performance suitable for fascial and high-tension soft tissue closure requiring secure approximation and reliable knot integrity.
The 70 cm strand length supports controlled placement and continuous suturing techniques. This suture is supplied with a CT-2 taperpoint needle (26 mm), enabling smooth penetration of soft tissue while minimising trauma and maintaining needle stability during placement.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 1 surgical diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- CT-2 taperpoint needle
- 26 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP335H
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 70 cm
- Colour: Violet
- Material: Polydioxanone with Triclosan
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CT-2
- Needle Length: 26 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- High-tension soft tissue closure
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP357H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament incorporating triclosan antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus ensures smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound stability.
The antibacterial coating is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 2-0 diameter provides strong tensile performance suitable for fascial and abdominal wall closure requiring secure approximation and reliable knot integrity.
The extended 36 inch (90 cm) strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of larger operative sites. This suture is supplied with a CT taperpoint needle (40 mm), enabling smooth penetration of soft tissue while maintaining needle stability and control during placement.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 2-0 surgical diameter
- 36 in (90 cm) strand length
- CT taperpoint needle
- 40 mm needle length
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP357H
- Category: Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 2-0
- Length: 36 in (90 cm)
- Material: Polydioxanone with Triclosan
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CT
- Needle Length: 40 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1 x 36 in
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- High-tension soft tissue closure
- Closure of larger surgical sites
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP358H, is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament incorporating triclosan antibacterial technology, PDS® Plus ensures smooth tissue passage, predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged wound stability.
The antibacterial coating is designed to inhibit bacterial colonisation of the suture, supporting infection risk management in surgical environments. The USP 0 diameter provides substantial tensile performance suitable for fascial and high-tension soft tissue closure requiring secure approximation and reliable knot integrity.
The 90 cm strand length supports continuous suturing techniques and efficient closure of larger operative sites. This suture is supplied with a CT taperpoint needle, designed to enable smooth penetration of soft tissue while maintaining stability and control during placement.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 0 surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- CT taperpoint needle
- Smooth soft tissue penetration
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Prolonged wound support
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP358H
- Category: Wound Closure
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Suture Size: USP 0
- Length: 90 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone with Triclosan
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CT
- Needle Point Type: Taperpoint
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- Fascial closure
- Abdominal wall approximation
- High-tension soft tissue closure
- Continuous suturing techniques
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable support with antibacterial protection
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Veterinary Surgical Suture, product code PDP9211H, is engineered for high-strength soft tissue approximation in animal health procedures requiring extended tensile support and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in veterinary surgical environments.
The USP 1 diameter provides substantial tensile strength suitable for larger tissue structures and higher-tension closures in companion and large animal surgery. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and dependable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, allowing controlled handling within standard operative fields. Supplied with an MH-1 taper point needle (31 mm), the taper point configuration separates tissue fibres rather than cutting them, promoting atraumatic penetration and precise soft tissue approximation.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional veterinary and animal health surgical settings requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 1 high-tensile veterinary diameter
- 70 cm strand length
- MH-1 taper point needle
- 31 mm needle length
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9211H
- Category: Animal Health Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: MH-1
- Needle Length: 31 mm
- Needle Point Type: Taper Point
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- Higher-tension soft tissue approximation in animals
- Closure of larger tissue structures
- General veterinary surgical procedures
- Applications requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Veterinary surgery requiring atraumatic taper point penetration
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9233H , is engineered for dependable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS™ Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in surgical environments.
The violet monofilament construction provides excellent visibility within the operative field while enabling smooth tissue passage and reduced tissue drag. Polydioxanone delivers predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged tensile strength retention during the critical wound healing phase.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, supporting controlled placement and efficient handling during routine and extended closure procedures. Supplied with a CT needle, this configuration is designed for reliable penetration and accurate soft tissue approximation across a range of surgical applications.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength throughout healing before gradual absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical environments requiring long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- 70 cm strand length
- CT needle configuration
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS™ Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9233H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Needle Name: CT
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Dermal and subcutaneous closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical settings where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
- Standard operative wound closure applications
This PDS® Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9324H, is engineered for high-strength soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile support and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS® Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in surgical environments.
The USP 1 diameter provides substantial tensile strength suitable for larger tissue structures and higher-tension closures. The monofilament construction ensures smooth tissue passage, reduced tissue drag and reliable knot security during placement.
Each suture features a 90 cm strand length, supporting extended closure techniques and controlled handling across larger operative fields. Supplied with a CP reverse cutting needle (40 mm) manufactured from 420 alloy, this configuration positions the cutting edge on the outer curvature to minimise tissue cut-through while enabling effective penetration through tougher or fibrous tissue layers.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS® Plus maintains tensile strength throughout the critical healing phase before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical environments requiring reliable long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- USP 1 high-tensile surgical diameter
- 90 cm strand length
- CP reverse cutting needle
- 40 mm needle length
- 420 alloy needle construction
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS® Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9324H
- Category: Ethicon Wound Closure
- Suture Size: USP 1
- Length: 90 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Needle Name: CP
- Needle Length: 40 mm
- Needle Alloy: 420
- Needle Point Type: Reverse Cutting
- Special: Antibacterial
- Pledget: No
- Strands per Pack: 1
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
Suitable For
- High-tension soft tissue approximation
- Closure of larger or fibrous tissue structures
- General and subcutaneous wound closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical environments involving tougher tissue layers
This PDS™ Plus Antibacterial (Polydioxanone) Surgical Suture, product code PDP9333H, is engineered for reliable soft tissue approximation in procedures requiring extended tensile strength and antimicrobial protection. Manufactured from synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament, PDS™ Plus incorporates triclosan antibacterial technology to support infection risk management in surgical environments.
The violet monofilament construction provides enhanced intraoperative visibility while ensuring smooth tissue passage and reduced tissue drag. Polydioxanone delivers predictable hydrolytic absorption and prolonged tensile strength retention during the critical wound healing phase.
Each suture features a 70 cm strand length, supporting controlled handling and precise placement within standard operative fields. Supplied with a V-38 needle, this configuration is designed to provide dependable penetration and accurate soft tissue approximation across a range of surgical applications.
With an extended absorption profile of approximately 182–238 days, PDS™ Plus maintains tensile strength throughout healing before gradual hydrolytic absorption. Supplied sterile and single-use in a box of 36, this product is intended for professional hospital and surgical environments requiring long-term absorbable wound closure with antibacterial protection.
- Key Features
- Synthetic absorbable polydioxanone monofilament
- Triclosan antibacterial suture technology
- 70 cm strand length
- V-38 needle configuration
- Violet suture for enhanced intraoperative visibility
- Extended absorption profile (182–238 days)
- Sterile, single-use — Box of 36
- Technical Specifications
- Brand: PDS™ Plus
- Manufacturer: Ethicon
- Product Code: PDP9333H
- Product Group: Absorbable Sutures
- Category: Wound Closure
- Length: 70 cm
- Material: Polydioxanone
- Colour: Violet
- Absorbability: Absorbable
- Absorption Rate: 182–238 days
- Needle Name: V-38
- Quantity per Box: 36
- Unit of Measure: Box (36 Each)
- Suitable For
- General soft tissue approximation
- Dermal and subcutaneous closure
- Procedures requiring prolonged absorbable tensile support
- Surgical environments where antibacterial suture technology is indicated
- Standard operative wound closure applications